88 Tax-Free Firms Spent $852 Million on Lobbying and Elections

A new report says 88 firms that paid no federal income tax in 2025 still poured $852 million into lobbying and election spending. That is the kind of corporate influence game that fuels public cynicism while leaving ordinary taxpayers to carry the load. The story puts a bright light on how big-money interests keep their access even when they are not paying into the system. Read more about this...